{"product_id":"freeze-dried-artistically-challenged","title":"Freeze Dried – Artistically Challenged","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreeze Dried – Artistically Challenged – CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubgenres:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chicago-Style Polka, Contemporary Polka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chicago Polkas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtistically Challenged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents 14 tracks by Freeze Dried, a Chicago polka band known for bringing a contemporary approach to traditional dance music. The collection combines original songs, traditional material, and recognizable pop and rock compositions for listeners who enjoy polka with an adventurous repertoire. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sonofeed.com\/musicians\/freezedried?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003esonofeed.com\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mediaburn.org\/videos\/american-roots-music-chicago\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003emediaburn.org\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooted in Chicago’s Polish-American polka scene, Freeze Dried developed its sound beyond traditional polka conventions. Archival footage in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Roots Music Chicago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features bandleader Ted Okrzesik Jr. discussing that evolution, placing the group within the city’s continuing musical heritage. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mediaburn.org\/videos\/american-roots-music-chicago\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003emediaburn.org\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelections include “Seventh Yellow Sun,” “Ooh Baby,” “Dreams of You Tonight,” and “Altenstien’s Monster.” The album also features interpretations of the Grateful Dead’s “Bertha” and “Franklin’s Tower,” Billy Joel’s “Travellin’ Prayer,” and the Lennon–McCartney composition “Hide Your Love Away.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive addition for collectors of Freeze Dried CDs, Chicago polka recordings, and contemporary Polish-American dance music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photos carefully for the item’s exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Cat Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67627383226605,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/6300\/2093\/files\/79E673CB-7AD3-4F1D-B7D4-886FFA612070.jpg?v=1791002374","url":"https:\/\/bigcataudio.com\/products\/freeze-dried-artistically-challenged","provider":"Big Cat Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}